Published: February 26th 2003Europe » Italy February 26th 2003
After a week of skiing in France, the Italians sure seem friendly and the food is delicious. This was worth the trip to experience the contrast in cultures.
I am passionate about travel especially to exotic international locations or top ski areas. I have been to all 50 states and every continent except Antartica (high on my list of places to go). So little time, so many places.... full info
Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis...more info
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